Explain the Phrase, that ‘Shocking Ghastly Junk’. - English 2 (Literature in English)

Explain the phrase, that ‘shocking ghastly junk’.

Short Note

This phrase refers to all the useless, mind numbing visuals that the children watch on the television.

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Chapter 1.05: Television - Extra Questions

Chapter 1.05 Television
Extra Questions | Q 6

What is the activity referred to later in the poem, that sharpens their brains?

The poet uses the word lonely in reference to a cloud. Explain.

There is a parallel drawn between rain and music. Which words indicate this? Explain the similarity between the two.

Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Ice axe.

Use the following points and write an appreciation of the poem:

Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :

Mathilde told her friend about the lost necklace.

Write in your own words:-

What are the latest modern methods of depositing money in your own or somebody else’s account?

Complete the following and write a paragraph for the given activity.

Make a painting or a collage to show the different things described in the poem.

Match the following and write complete sentences in the lines below.

	What was happening?	What happened?
i	I was writing a letter.	the lights went out.
ii	Paul was looking out of the window	the bell rang.
iii	He was looking for his dog.	he noticed a lovely butterfly.
iv	I was just completing the last answer.	he fell off the ladder.
v	The man was painting the wall.	I met Arun.
vi	Amit was doing his homework.	my pen ran out.
vii	My mother was cooking dinner.	ma’am said, “Stop writing.”